Write the Sentence as an Equation

question 41

Multiple Choice

Write the sentence as an equation. Let the variable x represent the number.
-The product of 6 and a number, increased by 2, is 32.

• A) 12x = 32
• B) 6x + 2 = 32
• C) 6x - 2 = 32
• D) 6(x + 2) = 32

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